Belmont Bruins vs Loyola Marymount Lions Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Loyola Marymount vs Belmont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cancun.

Loyola Marymount vs Belmont Prediction

Looking to win big? The Lions and Bruins face off at 8:30 ET on CBSS. The Bruins are hosting the game at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Belmont being favored by -2 over Loyola Marymount.

Loyola Marymount vs. Belmont Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Loyola Marymount Lions at Belmont Bruins
  • Where: Cancun at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
  • Date: Tuesday, November 26th
  • Betting Odds BELM -2, LOYMRY +104 | BELM -128 O/U 149.5

Lions Preview: Will the Lions Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Loyola Marymount dropped a 77-73 decision to North Dakota on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they were favored by 10.5 points. Not only did the Lions lose, but they also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 36-32 at halftime, LMU scored 41 points in the 2nd half but couldn’t gain ground, as they also allowed 41 points. The total points for the game reached 150, going over the pre-game O/U line of 146.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Loyola Marymount's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.2% from the field and 25.8% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 40.8%. They managed to score 73 points, aided by 14 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.

Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Caleb Stone-Carrawell added 17 points despite shooting 1 of 7 from three. Alex Merkviladze and Mier Panoam both contributed 16 points, with Merkviladze also grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.

Lions Team Defense

Despite giving up 77 points, Loyola Marymount's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, including 25% from beyond the arc, where they made 8 of 31 attempts. Inside, the Lions allowed 17 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.

The Lions sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts for a 68% success rate. Loyola Marymount also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bruins Preview: Can Belmont Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Belmont improved to 3-1 on the season with a 90-80 home win over Oral Roberts on Tuesday, November 19th. The Bruins, who were favored by 9.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.

Belmont's comeback was fueled by a dominant 2nd half, where they outscored Oral Roberts 59-35 after trailing 45-31 at halftime.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

Belmont's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points on 50.7% shooting from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.7%. They knocked down 13 threes at a 37.1% clip and were strong inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts. The Bruins also connected on 71.9% of their free throws and dished out 21 assists.

Sam Alajiki and Tyler Lundblade led the way, with Alajiki scoring 28 points and hitting 5 threes, while Lundblade added 25 points, also making 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Jonathan Pierre and Joshua Jean Pierre each contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds, with Pierre adding 4 assists. Issac McBride chipped in 19 points and 8 assists, despite going 0-4 from beyond the arc.

Bruins Team Defense

Belmont's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made baskets inside the arc.

From three-point range, Belmont's opponent shot 37%, knocking down 13 of 35 attempts. The Bruins also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 for 71%.

Lions vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Loyola Marymount has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
  • Across the Bruins last ten home games, the team averaged 76 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Loyola Marymount has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Bruins have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.

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